FIC P4M-915GVD1, P4M-910GLD1, P4M-915GD1, P4M-915PD1 User Manual

Gra ntsdale Dynasty

MAINBOARD

MANUAL

P4M-915G/P/GVD1

P4M-910 GLD1

DOC No.: M03A002A, M03A02
M03AAB20, M03AAC20
Rev. : A0
Date : 11, 2004
Part No. : 25-11778-03

Table of Contents

Cha pter 1 Overview

Package Checklist .......................................................................... 1-2

The P4M-915G/P/G VD1/910GLD1 Mainboard ........................... 1-3

Main Features ........................................................................... 1-4

Chapter 2 Installation Procedures

1). Set System Jumpers .................................................................. 2-2

Clear CMOS ...................................................................... 2-2

FWH_WP ......................................................................... 2-3

2). Install Memory Modules .......................................................... 2-4

3). Install the CPU .......................................................................... 2-5

Connect A TX Power.......................................................... 2-6

4). Install Expa nsion Cards............................................................. 2-7

5). Connect Devices ....................................................................... 2-8

Floppy Diskette Drive Connector ...................................... 2-8

IDE Device Connectors ..................................................... 2-9

Fan Connectors ................................................................. 2-9

Power Connectors ............................................................. 2-10

Front Panel Block Connector............................................. 2-10

IR a nd Speaker Connector................................................. 2-12

Chassis Intrusion Connector ............................................ 2-12

SPDIF In/Out Connector ................................................... 2-13

Serial A TA Connectors ...................................................... 2-13

CD Audio-In Connectors................................................... 2-14

1394 Connectors (optional) ............................................... 2-14

PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector.............................. 2-15

RJ45 LAN Connector ........................................................ 2-15

Serial Port Connectors....................................................... 2-16

CRT Connector.................................................................. 2-17

Printer Connector .............................................................. 2-17

Audio I/O Jacks ................................................................ 2-18

Front Audio Connector ..................................................... 2-18

Universal Serial Bus Connectors....................................... 2-19

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Cha pter 3 BIOS Setup

CMOS Setup Utility ....................................................................... 3-1

Sta ndard CMOS Setup................................................................... 3-2

Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................. 3-4

Advanced Chipset Features .......................................................... 3-7

Integrated Peripherals.................................................................... 3-9

Power Management Setup ............................................................. 3-14

PnP/PCI Configurations................................................................. 3-17

PC Health Status ............................................................................ 3-18

Frequency/Voltage Control ............................................................ 3-19

Load Opti mized Defaults ................................................................ 3-20

Supervisor/User Password ............................................................ 3-20

Save a nd Exit Setup........................................................................ 3-20

Exit without Saving ........................................................................ 3-20

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Overview

Chapter 1

Overview

The new microATX mainboard supports a full range of the latest generation
Intel® processors. The lea ding edge Intel ® chi pset was designed to work with
Prescott CPUs (up to 4.4 GHz) in the 775-pin pa ckage running at the FSB 533/
800 MHz (910GL only support FSB 533). Built using lea ding edge technology ,
the processors provide a significant improvement in performance over previ­ous processors.Four DDR 333/400 SDRAM socket allows for up to 4 GB
memory capacity. Support for Ultra DMA/100 protocol and its high-speed
interface further ensures that data transfer speeds are improved, especially f or
the long sequential transfers required by audio/visual applications.

The board comes with a versatile ra nge of I/O f eatures such as 2 COM port, 1
CR T port, 1 parallel port, 4 SAT A ports (with RAID functions), two 1394 ports,
1 LAN, 1 PS/2 mouse and keyboard connector, 8 USB ports. The media con­nectors support 7.1/5.1 audio cha nnels. In addition, the board is equipped with
1 dual channel enhanced PCI bus master IDE connector. Extra expansion is
available through PCI a nd PCI Express slots P4M-915 G/P/D1; P4M-910GL has
3 PCIs to allow enjoyment of the CPU’s benefits in internet applicatons,
video/3D graphics performance, and so forth.

Other key features are Remote On/Off, Auto Power Failure Recovery, inte­grated temperature monitoring and system fan control. Also included are a lst
Utilities CD with enhanced drivers and a few bundled software solutions.

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Package Checklist

If you discover any item below was damaged or lost, please contact your
vendor.

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NOTE: A 1st Utilitie s CD, which contains patch files, onboard video/
audio chip drivers, related online help and other useful information,
can be found in your mainboard package.

Please install it immediately after your Windows operating system
installation is complete. Place your 1st Utilities CD in the drive and
an operating menu will appear on your monitor. Please select Auto
Installation. It will automatically detect which software tools (patch

files, drivers) the mainboard needs. Press OK to go through the
whole installation procedure in a very straight forward and easy
way. It will also provide you with a custom installation feature to
select the patch files and software drivers you want for the onboard
chip’s use. The top menu of the 1st Utilities CD lists all the func-

tions that are allowed by this board.

The P4M-915G/P/GVD1/910GLD1 Mainboard

R

PCI Express
x16 Slot (optional)

3 PCI Slots

2 1394 Ports
(optional)

Integrate I/O
Connectors

775-Pin CPU
Socket

4 DDR 333/400
Sockets

Overview

4 Extra USBs

Intel ICH6/

Intel 915G/P/GV/910 G L

4 SATA Ports

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Main Features

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 CPU

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Intel® Prescott-

2.8/3.0/3.2/3.4/3.6 GHz a nd up* (FSB800)

(* not tested yet)

2.66/2.80/2.93 GHz and up*(FSB533)

(* not tested yet)

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 Chipset

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North Bridge: Intel® 915G/P/G V (FSB 800/533)

Intel® 910GL (FSB 533)

South Bridge: Intel® ICH6/R

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 Memory

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4 Memory Sockets:
Support ­DDR 400/333 MHz
total Memory Size up to 4 GB

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 Expansion Slot

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P4M-915G/P/G VD1 /910GLD1 - 3 PCI Slots

-1 PCI Express Slot x16 (optional)

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 IDE Connection

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1 IDE Connector - PIO Mode, Ultra DMA 66/100
Up to 2 Devices

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 Audio Features

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High-definition integrated 8 cha nnels, AC97 2.3 compliant
LINE_IN, FRONT_OUT, MIC_IN Jack
CEN/CFE, SIDE, REAR Jack
Front Audio Pinheaders
Codec: 880 - 7.1 Audio Channels (option 1)
Codec: 655 - 5.1 Audio Channels (option 2)

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 I/O Ports

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1COM Port
1 CRT Port
1 Parallel Port
PS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keyboard
4 SATA Ports
8 USB Ports
2 1394 Ports (optional)

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 LAN

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P4M-915G/P/G V D1: R TL 8100C/8110S
P4M-910GLD1: RTL 8100C/8110S

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 Mounting Holes

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9 Holes

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 Mainboard Size

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9.6” x 9.6”

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Installation Procedures

Chapter 2

Installation Procedures

The mainboard has several user-adjustable jumpers that allow you to configure the
system to suit your requirements. This chapter contains information on the various
jumper settings on your mainboard.

To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps:

Step 1 - Set system jumpers.
Step 2 - Install memory modules.
Step 3 - Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU).
Step 4 - Install expansion cards.
Step 5 - Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires and power supply.
Step 6 - Set up BIOS software.
Step 7 - Install supporting software tools.

WARNING: Excessive torque may damage the mainboard. When
using an electric screwdriver on the mainboard, make sure that
the torque is set to the allowable range of 5.0 ~ 8.0kg/cm.

Mainboard components contain very delicate Integrated Circuit
(IC) chips. To prevent static electricity from harming any of the
sensitive components, you should follow the following precau­tions whenever working on the computer:

1. Unplug the computer when working on the inside.

2. Hold components by the edges and try not to touch the IC

||||chips, leads or circuitry.

3. Wear an anti-static wrist strap.

4. Place components on a grounded anti-static pad or on the bag
that came with the component whenever the components are
separated from the system.

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1.) Set System Jumpers

Jumpers are used to select the operation modes for your system. Some jump­ers on the board have three metal pins with each pin representing a different
function. A 1 is written besides pin 1 on jumpers with three pins. To set a
jumper, a black cap containing metal contacts is placed over the jumper pin(s)
according to the required configuration. A jumper is said to be shorted when
the black cap has been placed on one or two of its pins.

NOTE: Users are not encouraged to change to jumper settings not
listed in this manual. Changing the jumper settings improperly may
adversely affect system performance.

Clear CMOS

The CMOS RAM is powered by the onboard button cell battery.
T o clear the RTC data:

(1) Turn off your computer;
(2) Open the system case and disconnect the ATX power cable;
(3) Place the jumper cap onto the pinpair 2-3 for at least 6 seconds

to enable CMOS clearance;

(4) Place the jumper cap onto the pinpair 1-2 to disa ble the ef fect of

CMOS clearance;
(5) Connect the ATX power cable and close the system case;
(6) Turn on your computer until CMOS checksum error appears;
(7) Hold down the Delete key as it boots;
(8) Enter the BIOS Setup to re-enter user preferences.

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Disable

1 2 3

1 2 3

(Default)

Enable
(Clear CMOS)

FWH_WP

The jumper helps to prevent the boot block table area in the BIOS ROM
from being overwritten by mistake.

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2.) Install Memory Modules

1. Locate DDR DIMM sockets
on the mainboard.

2. Install DDR DIMM straight down

into socket 1, using both hands,
then socket 2, and so forth.

3. The clip on both ends of the
socket will close to hold the D D R
DIMM in place when the DD R
DIMM reaches the bottom of the
socket.

Press the clips outward with both hands to remove the DIMM.

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3.) Install the CPU

The mainboard has built-in Switching Voltage Regulator to support CPU Vcore
autodetection. That is, It has the a bility to detect and recognize the CPU health
condition from the BIOS Setup Screen.

The procedure below shows you
how to install your CPU, its fa n
and heatsink. Before you begin,
locate the CPU socket on the
mainboard.

1. Swing the lever upward to 90 degrees.

2. Install the CPU a nd make sure of the pin 1

orientation by aligning the socket corner marking
with the socket corner closest to the lever tip.
Do not insert the CPU by force. Make sure the
processor is fully inserted into the socket on all
sides.

Affix the CPU by pressing the lever downward
and locking it beside the socket.

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3. Place the fan with heatsink on top of the CPU
and connect them of with the holes on the
retention module.

NOTE:

Be sure to install a fan with a heatsink
that is approved by the CPU manufac­turer to avoid CPU damage. For detail
information, please refer to the CPU
manufacturer’s website.

4. Fasten the fan set on the retention module.

Connect ATX Power

The 24-hole power plug is connected
to the ATX power 24-pin pinheaders.
(If you do not use PCI Express slot, a
20-hole power plug is fine.) The 4-hole
12V power plug (bottom right) is in­serted in the ATX_12V power
connector.

The plug from the power supply can
only be inserted in one orientation be­cause of the different hole sizes. Find
the proper orientation and push down
firmly, making sure that the pins are
aligned.

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4). Install Expansion Cards

The P4M-915 G/P/D1 mainboard f eatures one PCI Express x16 slot, and three
PCI bus expa nsion slots. The P4M-910 GLD1 mainboard features three PCI bus
expansion slots.

CAUTION:

1. Make sure to unplug the power supply when adding or remov

ing expansion cards or other system components. Failure to
do so may cause severe damage to both the mainboard and
expansion cards.

2. Always observe static electricity precautions.

3. Please read Handling Precautions at the start of this manual.

1. Select a n availa ble PCI expansion slot.

2. Remove the corresponding slot cover from the computer chassis. Un-

screw the mounting screw that secures the slot cover and pull the slot cover
out from the computer chassis. Keep the slot cover mounting screw nearby.

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3. Push the card firmly into the slot.
Push down on one end of the expan­sion card, then the other. Use this rock­ing motion until card is firmly seated
inside the expansion slot. Secure the
card with the screw removed in Step 2.

5). Connect Devices

Floppy Diskette Drive Connector

This connector provides
the connection with your floppy
disk drive.

Insert the floppy ribbon cable (below)
onto the floppy connector.

The colored stripe (indicated by the
arrow , right) of the ribbon cable must
be on the same side as Pin 1.

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IDE Device Connectors

The one connector, IDE1 (PRIMAR Y)
, is used for your IDE hard disk drives,
CD drives, LS-120|drives, or IDE ZIP
drives.

Insert the floppy ribbon cable (below)
onto the floppy connector.

The colored stripe (indicated by the
arrow , right) of the ribbon cable must
be on the same side as Pin 1.

Fan Connectors

The two connectors, CPU_F AN a nd SYS_FAN are linked to the CPU fa n and
case fan, respectively. PWR_FAN can be used with the core chip cooling fan.
SYS_F AN, PW R_F AN: Pin1 is GND, Pin2 is +12V , Pin3 is Signal.
CPU_F AN: Pin1 is GND, Pin2 is +12V, Pin3 is Sense Signal, Pin4 is Control
Signal.

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Power Connectors

The 24-pin male block connector is connected to the ATX power supply. (If
you do not use PCI Express slot, a 20-hole power plug is fine.) The 4-pin male
block connector is for the ATX_12V power use. Both connectors are linked
with your ATX power supply. The plug from the power supply can only be
inserted in one orientation because of the different hole sizes. Find the proper
orientation a nd push down firmly making sure that the pins are aligned.

Front Panel Block Connector

This block connector includes the connectors for linking with the Power LED
(3-pin), HDD LED, power button, power/sleep/message waiting button, reset
button on the front pa nel of the syste m case. Please identify polarities of plug
wires for the case speaker and LEDs. Please ask vendor a bout this inf ormation
when you buy them and install the system by yourself. The plug wire polari­ties of these buttons will not affect the function.

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(1) Reset Switch is connected to the reset button. Push this switch to reboot
the system instead of turning the power button off and on.

(2) HDD LED is connected to the IDE device indicator. This LED will blink
when the hard disk drives are activated.

(3) Power (Single a nd Dual) /Sleep LED

Please refer to the tables below for the representations of LED states.
There is also 3-Pin Power LED connector on board for those cases that have a
3-pin plug.

(4) Power Button is connected with the power button. Pushing this switch
allows the system to be turned on and off rather than using the power supply
button.

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IR and Speaker Connector

(1) IR is a pinheader that is used f or linking with your ID device to allow

transmission of data to another system that also supports the IR feature.
This mainboard provides users with two types of IR pinheaders.

(2) Speaker is connected with the case

speaker.

NOTE: To use IR functions you must adjust the BIOS features intro­duced in the section titled Integrated Peripherals, Chapter 3.

Chassis Intrusion Connector

This connector allows you to enable (or
disable) system activation if and when the
system out casing is be ing removed. A high
level signal to the connector will indicate
to the system that the chassis has been
opened. Pin 1 is Vcc, Pin 2 is Signal, Pin 3 is
GND.

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SPDIF In/Out Connector

They are used for audio input and output with SPDIF spec. Pin definitions:
Pin1 is 5V , Pin2 is SPDIF signal, Pin3 is GND.

Serial ATA Connectors

The 4 SATA connectors provide you with connections to serial ATA devices
that conform to the Serial A TA specification. Seri al A TA supports all A TA and
ATAPI devices. The pictures below left show the two SATA cables (the top
one is for power; the bottom one is for data).

NOTE: Please read the Integrated Peripherals section of Chapter 3
for more details.

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CD Audio-In Connectors

The connectors, CD_IN and AUX_IN, are for CD-ROM drive audio analog
input use. Pin 1 is Left, Pin 2 a nd 3 is GND, Pin4 is Right.

NOTE: If your board uses Codec 880, AUX_IN will not be needed.

1394 Connectors (optional)

The 2 optional 1394 pinheaders on the board provide you with two connec­tions to peripherals which have 1394 connectors through an optional bracket
with cable (see the figure below). The pin definitions of the 1394 pinheaders
are listed below.

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PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector

These two 6-pin female connectors (keyboard is purple and mouse is green)
are used for your PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse.

RJ45 LAN Connector

The RJ45 jack of the LAN port is used f or the LAN cable plug.

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Serial Port Connectors

COM1 is teal colored 9-pin D-sub male connector and COM2 is a 9-pin male
connector, allowing you to connect with devices that use serial ports, such as
a serial mouse or an external modem.

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CRT Connector

This connector is linked to your monitor. The
pinheaders pin assignments are shown at right side.

Printer Connector

This burgundy-colored 25-pin D-Sub female connector is attached to your
printer.

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Audio I/O Jacks

This mainboard support 7.1 audio channels. The connections of 5.1 channel
and 7.1 channels are presented as below.

Front Audio Connector

The mainboard has a front panel audio, F_AUDIO, connector. It allows you to
attach an audio device via the front panel (instead of rear panel) by a ribbon
cable. Its pin definitions are presented below.

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Universal Serial Bus Connectors

The mainboard has eight USB ports; four USB black jacks that are integrated
on the edge of the board, a nd f our other USB ports (pinheaders) on the board.
They allow users to attach to USB devices e ither from the rear or front panels.
Please note that your operating system must support USB 1.1/2.0 features.

The figure below is the pin
assignments of the USB4/5.
Those of USB6/7 are the same.

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Mode

Mode

Enhanced

Enhanced

BIOS Setup

NOTE:This option is configurable only when the item (SAT A Mode) is set to
(IDE)

Mode

Mode

Enhanced

Enhanced

Combined

Combined

IDE

Channel 0

Channel 0

Master

Master

IDE1

IDE1

Master

Master

IDE1

IDE1

Master

Master

IDE

IDE

Channel 0

Channel 0

Slave

Slave

IDE1

IDE1

Slave

Slave

IDE1

IDE1

Slave

Slave

IDE

IDE

Channel 1

Channel 1

Master

Master

IDE

IDE

Channel 1

Channel 1

Slave

Slave

IDE

IDE

Channel 2

Channel 2

Master

Master

IDE

IDE

Channel 2

Channel 2

Slave

Slave

IDE

IDE

Channel 3

Channel 3

Master

Master

IDE

NOTE: This option (Enhanced Mode) does not support the Windows 98/ME
operation system.

IDE

IDE

Channel 0

Channel 0

Master

Master

IDE1

IDE1

Master

Master

IDE

IDE

DA T A IDE Mode

Channel 0

Channel 0

Slave

Slave

This feature allows users to select the D ATA IDE modes of SATA.

IDE1

IDE1

The options are: Primary, Secondary.

Slave

Slave

SATA 3SATA 1SATA Only

SATA 3SATA 1SATA Only

IDE

IDE

Channel 1

Channel 1

Master

Master

IDE1

IDE1

Master

Master

IDE

IDE

Channel 1

Channel 1

Slave

Slave

SATA 4SATA 2

SATA 4SATA 2

IDE1 Slave

IDE1 Slave

IDE

IDE

Channel 3

Channel 3

Slave

Slave

SATA 4SATA 2SATA 3SATA 1NoneNone

SATA 4SATA 2SATA 3SATA 1NoneNone

NoneNoneNoneNoneSATA 4SATA 2

NoneNoneNoneNoneSATA 4SATA 2
NoneNoneNoneNoneSATA 4SATA 2SATA 3SATA 1SATA Only

NoneNoneNoneNoneSATA 4SATA 2SATA 3SATA 1SATA Only

Onboard Device

USB Controller

Disable this option if you are not using the onboard USB 1.1 and USB 2.0
feature. The options are: Disabled, Ena bled.

USB 2.0 Controller

Disable this option if you are not using the onboard USB 2.0 feature (USB

1.1 not effected). The options are: Disabled, Enabled.

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